CVE-2016-2795 describes a memory initialization vulnerability in the graphite2::FileFace::get_table_fn function within Graphite 2, affecting Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or potentially other impacts through specially crafted Graphite smart fonts. With a CVSS v3 score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high potential for confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While no active exploitation, Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB entries are noted, the vulnerability received some community discussion and media coverage at the time of its disclosure, indicating awareness.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
42.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
13.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
13.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
12.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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